Charles Turns 5!!

Tuesday, Charles turned 5. I can't believe how fast the time has flown. It seems like we just found out we were expecting him. The last five years have been a whirlwind of fun, tears, joys, firsts, and more fun. Gabe and I were talking that it took us five years to have Charles join our family and now he is five years old. Him turning five has helped remind me that this time together is precious. Charles turning five has been a little difficult because my baby boy is 5!! But, at the same time, I am excited because I know he is ready to move on to another chapter in his life, Kindergarten!!

Since Charles had his birthday party with his friends on Saturday, we decided to make Tuesday special. He went to preschool and took cupcakes for his class. Gabe took the afternoon off, so when Charles got out of preschool, Gabe, Michelle, and I were waiting to take Charles to lunch. He wanted to go to Subway. That is his favorite place today! After lunch, Jack and Charlene came and we all went bowling for Charles' birthday. It was a lot of fun!

Charles bowled with and without the "track"!

Michelle taking her turn bowling. She doesn't look like she's having fun at all!!

After Gabe beat all of us at bowling, we drove home and ordered pizza. Charles ordered those extra, extra large pepperonis. I don't know why he likes them, but as long as he was happy. Following dinner, Charles opened a few presents. He was excited about his dinosaur race track and his new Star Wars game for the Wii.

This was Charles thank you to Michelle for the legos she got him!

Charles decided since we had a big cake at his party and I was already making cupcakes for his class, that I could just make a few extra cupcakes for his birthday and not make another cake. That was very considerate and made mom's life a little easier this day!!

The past five years have been great. Charles is very sensitive to others. He is especially sensitive to Michelle and they share a great relationship. I love listening to them talk and play with one another. They very seldom fight. Charles has a wonderful laugh. It is just as infectious as Gabe's. Very seldom to you hear Charles crying, he is a very happy child. If I need help, Charles is always willing to help out, no matter if it is with the laundry or cleaning the bathrooms. Charles loves Star Wars, Legos, watching movies, and learning. We are very proud of the young boy he has grown into. I am thankful every day that Heavenly Father answered our prayers to have children come to our home. You are a special boy. Happy Birthday my baby boy!!